Miri is betting its post-oil future on literature, seeking UNESCO status by 2027 to transform from an extraction town to a cultural hub. The bid aims to diversify the economy through literary tourism and preserve the region's rich oral heritage, following Kuching's successful gastronomy model as a blueprint.
Grounded in the Premier's directive to unite diversity, Majlis Seni Sarawak harnesses the arts as a unifying force. Through festivals and cultural programmes, it bridges ethnic divides, fostering social cohesion and reinforcing Sarawak’s shared identity of solidarity and racial harmony.
Sarawak’s journey as a premier destination is accelerating, driven by a dynamic fusion of rich heritage, vibrant creativity, and strategic innovation. Guided by the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the 13th Malaysia Plan, the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts is steering the sector towards greater resilience, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.
Congratulations to the winner of the Ministry of Youths, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Innovation, Creative and Performing Arts, Innovative and Creative Circle (ICC) Convention (MYSED ICC) 2022.
In being innovative, the products must achieve basic goals which includes being a citizen centric problem solver and it has to be made to solve the internal problems of an organization such as "inefficiency" in any department or agency.